Shell Tricks: Toggling Dark Mode from Terminal

If you’ve upgraded to Mojave, you’ve probably tried out Dark Mode. Maybe you love it. I got over the whole idea years ago, back when you had to run hacks just to change the menu bar background. I like my light interface.

I’m not grumpy about it, but it means I have to test any UIs I create in both modes now, so obviously that needs some automation.

With these examples you can include a Dark Mode switcher in a script, an automated test, an Alfred/Launchbar action, a Keyboard Maestro shortcut, or create a Script Editor applet for a double-clickable mode switcher.

I’m assuming normal citizens won’t have a need to toggle between the two modes frequently, but for those who do, enjoy.